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Praying the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary

How to Pray the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary

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Praying with Images: Joyful

Visio Divina, sacred looking at art, is a unique way to pray. This collection of images of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary is a wonderful activity for the entire family.

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Praying with Images: Glorious

A collection of images (and reflections) for discussing the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with your family.

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Praying with Images: Sorrowful

Spend time with the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary; a prayerful activity for all generations.

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Praying with Images: Luminous

The beauty of using art to draw into family prayer. This collection of images of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary is a wonderful activity for the entire family.

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Venerable Patrick Peyton Explains the Rosary

Father Peyton's wisdom on family prayer; this eBook includes step-by-step how to pray the Rosary instructions.

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A Walk through the Museum of Family Prayer

A journey with words, through the life of Venerable Patrick Peyton and the Museum of Family Prayer: A Contemporary Experience of Father Peyton’s Ministry.

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Praying with Children

Family-friendly ideas for praying together—something for everyone.

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Fifteen Promises of the Rosary

With Step-by-Step Rosary Instructions

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10 Rosary Tips For Rosary Strugglers

There is no one "right" way to pray!

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Reasons We Turn to the Rosary in Prayer

While prayer may not change our circumstances, it will often change our hearts. It brings us closer to God in a way that allows Him to comfort us, guide us, and occasionally reveal His will for us...

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Praying the Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries

With Scripture References and Reflections...

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Praying the Rosary: The Joyful Mystery

With Scripture References and Reflections...

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Praying the Rosary: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Why Family Prayer?

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Pray the Rosary for Expectant Mothers

Meditations on all 20 Mysteries of the Rosary to pray in a special way for pregnant mothers.

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Catholic Mom Rosary Stories eBook

Through these inspiring Rosary Stories encounter moments of heavenly intercession, unexplained peace, and abundant graces bestowed upon families.

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Ten Virtues of Mary and the Rosary

Saint Louis de Montfort highlights ten imitation-worthy virtues of Our Blessed Mother in his writing, True Devotion to Mary. Some of these virtues we may recognize in ourselves; others offer us an opportunity to not only grow in awareness but also to grow in holiness.

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The Queenship of Mary: My Queen and My Mother

A Study of Sacred Art...

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Art of the Crucifixion and the Good Thief

When we look upon such artwork it is not only to celebrate Christ but also a moment of reflection into our own lives —are we doing what God asks of us?

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5 Ways To Honor Mary in May

As the Mother of Jesus, we invite you and your family to celebrate the month of May.

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Teaching the Faith through Stories

How parents can pass on the Catholic faith through stories -- personal, Biblical, and from the Tradition of the Church.

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The History of the Advent Wreath

Lighting an Advent wreath is a traditional way to prepare for Christmas.

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How To Make An Advent Wreath

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The First Joyful Mystery

The Annunciation

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The Second Joyful Mystery

The Visitation

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The Fourth Joyful Mystery

The Presentation in the Temple

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The Third Joyful Mystery

The Birth of Our Lord

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The Fifth Joyful Mystery

The Finding of Child Jesus in the Temple

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Discover the Rosary with St. John Paul II

Saint John Paul II, Our Mentor in the School of Mary

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What is the Rosary?

For some it is merely a collection of beads on a string but for others it is an enduring devotional prayer for Catholic Christians.

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If You Want Peace In Your Life Pray The Rosary

There is no right or wrong when it comes to praying with your family.

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5 Tips For Reluctant The Rosary Prayer

Overcoming obstacles to prayer

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Three Simple Ways to Honor Mary

Celebrating our spiritual Mother!

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Blessing Your Children

The power behind a little holy water and some prayer.

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Planting a Mary Garden

Honor Mother Mary in a unique way!

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13 Tips for Your Marriage

Helpful insights to having a successful, healthy, faith-filled marriage!

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Make Your Family's Faith Alive this Summer

Four ways to bring your family closer to God!

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5 Ways to Help Your Children Discern Their Personal Vocation

Help your children say, "yes" to God's call!

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6 Tips for Living Sunday Differently

God invites us to keep Sunday holy

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5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for First Reconciliation

Teach your children the importance of this beautiful sacrament.

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Budget-Friendly Date Nights for Catholic Couples

Whether for Valentine's Day or throughout the year, here are some ideas to make room for intentional time together!

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12 Days of Christmas

It's a busy time of year for everyone, but it's important we carry the spirit of Christmas with us throughout the year.

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Seven Ways to Observe Advent with Children

Add a more reflective or penitential note to your family’s Advent observance!

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The Extra Rosary Bead

An uplifting story of a mother and her special devotion to making Rosaries.

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Rosary Inspirations

A conversation about the Rosary at work from Catholic Momcast!

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13 Ways a Busy Mom Can Pray the Rosary

Who has time for a long, Rosary prayer anyway?

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Children Learn the Rosary Activity

An activity to help you pray!

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Praying with Movies and TV

If you're struggling to make family prayer time a little more interesting, you might try integrating this type of prayer!

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3 Things We Can Learn from Our Lady of Sorrows

We can learn a few very important lessons from Our Holy Mother.

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Make Time for Prayer

Twelve ways to squeeze more prayer time in your day!

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Mary

Act out this script from Catholic Central and learn about Our Mother!

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Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Understanding the history of this feast day!

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Navigating Prayer Time as Children Grow

Exploring the creative ways of keeping prayer in our children's lives.

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A Fruitful and Faith-Filled Summer

Five ideas to enhance these summer months!

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Birthday of Venerable Patrick Peyton

All to honor the Rosary Priest.

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The Cycle of Motherhood

Embracing the Glorious Mysteries in Parenthood.

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The Passion of Our Lord

Fruitful meditations on the Sorrowful Mysteries for your Holy Week.

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Catholic Central: Reconciliation

The powerful but often misunderstood sacrament that enables us to mend our relationship with God and heal.

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Take It Up

Seven Ideas for a Lenten Challenge

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Traveling to the Temple with the Holy Family

Understanding the Presentation in the Temple like you never have before.

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Feast of the Epiphany

Learning from the Holy Family what it means to completely trust in God.

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Oh Holy Night

Christmas Eve, the Rosary and what’s really important in life.

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What Is Advent All About?

Each year, amid the busyness of our Christmas preparations, the Advent season offers...

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The Best Part of Christmas is the First Six Letters!

Ease into this special season with a reflection on the First Week of Advent.

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Grace Before Meals

Some helpful tips to keep grace before meals an important part of family prayer.

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Six Simple Ways to Cultivate Gratitude

Gratitude isn't easy. It takes practice and effort, and that's especially important when it comes to our kids.

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Want To Grow In Holiness As A Family

There is no right or wrong when it comes to praying with your family.

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Are You Up to the Task?

A challenge to faithfully pray the Rosary.

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Our Lady of the Rosary: A Study of Sacred Art

The admiration for Our Lady of the Rosary, the Christ child, and the Rosary are inspiration for numerous works of sacred art...

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How to Make an Advent Wreath

Watch this short 3-minute video below to learn how to make your own Advent wreath.

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We Have Beheld His Glory: A Study of Renaissance Sacred Art

Note-worthy similarities and differences in these three works of the Birth of Jesus Christ painted during the Late Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods...

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Advent - The Season of Waiting

Guest blogger, Christine O'Brien reminds us of eight beautiful traditions the Church offers us and our families to help open and unclutter our hearts. She calls them The Advent Treasure Chest...

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Our Lady of Guadalupe

How Our Lady of Guadalupe and her Son can help families heal and strengthen in new and unexpected ways!

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Family Theater Classic Radio Series

Christmas Program

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Almsgiving as a Family Throughout the Year

Meaningful ways to practice Almsgiving not only during the holidays but throughout the year.

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Keeping Christ in Advent

In this new eBook, three creative mothers share activities that help keep Christ in their families during the Advent season. A new activity in your family next week might create room for a new beautiful family tradition to grow!

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Why is Lent 40 Days?

The word Lent comes from the “lengthening” of daylight hours as we progress from the darkness of winter to the new light of spring. This eBook explains various ways this season of forty days is significant.

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We Help Families Pray

It is never too late to bring The Gift of Prayer into your Advent traditions.

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Almsgiving as a Family

Discover a variety of ways your family can practice almsgiving this Lent.

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Standing at the Foot of the Cross: A Study of Sacred Art

Take a closer look this Lent at artwork of the Crucifixion. The three artworks included in this eBook compare a traditional Gospel Crucifixion with two others that have taken more artistic liberties.

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception — Thoughts and Reflection Questions for Families

Jesus took on our human nature to show us the way back to a loving friendship with God, and He came to us through Mary.

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Where Can We Seek God?

The Catholic faith points to many ways to seek God—prayer, sacraments, scripture, and works of mercy—which will you choose?

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Almsgiving is Informed by Authentic Love

Father Fred Jenga, C.S.C. shares a poignant lesson regarding the secret ingredient needed in every act of our almsgiving.

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The Expectant Hope of Easter

Let us proceed through this Holy Week, Rosaries in hand, as if we are holding Mary's hand, as we emerge from the darkness of Lent into the Light of Easter with our hope renewed.

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Why Go to the Blessed Mother

Often times Catholics are questioned, "Why not go directly to God? Why do you go to Mary with your prayers?

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Devotion to Mary is Devotion to Christ

As a young girl, I felt very drawn to Mary. There was not necessarily a “reason” for this. I could hardly understand her Immaculate Conception, her Fiat, her suffering at the Foot of the Cross. Still, I would often find myself reaching out...

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Our Lady of Guadalupe

During Advent, we turn to Our Lady of Gudalupe and allow her Son into our homes—to heal and strengthen families, in new and unexpected ways!

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We Have Beheld His Glory

Nativity Art — Study and Discussion Guide for Families

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Praying Together Staying Together

Discover some of the many reasons the family rosary has been proposed by the Church for families as a primary means of praying together.

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A Thousand Trifles at the Same Time

Advent is a season of blessing because it marks the Birth of Jesus and an opportunity to meditate on the Divine Mystery.

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Pray Your Way Through the 12 Days of Christmas

A prayer prompt for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas

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A Family Novena Celebrating Venerable Patrick Peyton's Birth

The annual Family Novena Celebrating Venerable Patrick Peyton’s Birth, January 9–17, is your opportunity to seek Father Peyton and Our Blessed Mother’s intercession for your family’s needs in 2024.

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Novena de oración para las familias en honor al Aniversario del nacimiento del Venerable Patrick Peyton

Del 9 al 17 de enero es su oportunidad de buscar la intercesión del Padre Peyton y de Nuestra Santísima Madre por las necesidades de su familia en 2024.

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Rosary Dads

Go deeper with your family today, and Go To Joseph with us as we reflect on his strength and faith...

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Rosary Dads

This inspirational dad explains how he discovered that lifting his family up to God strengthened his masculinity.

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Rosary Dads

Wisdom and inspiration from some awesome Rosary Dads who are doing their best to pass on the faith to their children...

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Rosary Dads

Wisdom and inspiration from a husband and father seeking to pass on the faith to his children and strengthen his family.

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Father Patrick Peyton C.S.C. and The Cross

Father David S. Marcham reflects on the Cross and how Father Patrick Peyton C.S.C. serves as an inspiring example...

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Father Leo Polselli C.S.C. opens up about the blessings and graces that the sacrament of reconciliation can bring to us during our Lenten journeys.

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